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While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, we share a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, to each other, and our neighbors. Watch these stories of faith in the everyday lives of Mormons. You can also meet Mormons here.

Our faith influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Beyond simply believing in Jesus Christ, we try to bring His teachings to life at home, at work and in our communities. Here are a few of the cultural priorities embraced by members of the Church around the world.

We are all spiritual children of a loving
Heavenly Father who sent us to this earth to learn and grow in a mortal state. As Mormons,
we are followers of Jesus Christ. We live our lives
to serve Him and teach of His eternal plan for each of us.

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Hi I'm Cody

I have 4 sisters, I grew up in Utah, I'm a missionary and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I love being with my family, I love being outdoors, I love having fun! I live in the state that has the greatest snow on earth, Utah. I snowboard, play football and other sports, read an occasional book, watch movies and hang out, you know the usual stuff. I have given all of this up and left it behind as well as my family and home to serve a mission for 2 years. I am now serving in Jacksonville, Florida as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I was called to the Florida Jacksonville Mission by a prophet of God. I love serving my God and my Savior Jesus Christ and sharing their gospel with all those I can!

Why I am a Mormon

I am what I am because the Lord has answered my prayers and given me divine guidance in life. I know this gospel and the teachings of Christ to be true. I know the Lord has called a Prophet, who speaks in his behalf, today on the earth. I know Joseph Smith was that prophet who restored the true Church of Christ again on the earth. I greatly value my family and I know that this gospel is what seals us together for eternity, I want those blessings upon the heads of my children and their children. I am what I am because the Lord has told me these things are true from a witness of the Holy Ghost.

Personal Stories

Please share your feelings/testimony of the Restoration of the Gospel.

I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is our Savior's church once again established on the earth. It was established through the Prophet Joseph Smith whom our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to. I know that Spring morning in 1820 was a day that changed the world forever. One experience that helped me to gain and stronger testimony or belief of Joseph Smith was when I was in the Missionary Training Center, training to become a full time missionary, and was giving a practice lesson to another fellow missionary. I was sharing the account of Joseph's vision and what happened that day when an overwhelming feeling came over me, so powerful testified to me by the Holy Ghost, that I knew without a doubt at that moment that Joseph Smith DID see our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and that he WAS called to be a prophet in these latter-days. I know Jesus Christ lives and has restored his church again today and leads and guides it.

How I live my faith

I live my faith right now by serving a two year mission for the Lord. I go out and talk to people for 11 hours a day and tell them about this amazing and eternal message that I know to be true. I teach people the message of the restored gospel and invite them to find out for themselves. I read my scriptures, I pray to God, and I seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost in my life. At home I went to church each week and served in different aspects of the church as a youth. I represented the Lord by my example in living a life of high standards and still strive to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

As a missionary I can answer this question really well. Mormons are not required to serve missions. It is our own decision to leave home for 18 months to 2 years and serve the Lord every day. I chose to serve a mission because I wanted to help Heavenly Father spread his gospel to all the world.
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Quite simply, no. The young men of the church have been strongly encouraged to serve a mission at age 19, and the sisters are able to serve at age 21, but no one is required to serve. We do it because we want to! Who in their right mind would give up two years and pay that's right, missionaries pay their own way to go somewhere they had never been and do all that they do? We serve missions becuase we know that Jesus is the Christ, and we want the happiness that knowledge bring to be available to everyone! So no, Mormons are not required to serve a mission. It's a personal choice to share the happiness and joy they've received from the Gospel.
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What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?

The Word of Wisdom is a health law of sorts that faithful Mormons live by. We abstain from coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs and other habit forming substances. We believe that the Word of Wisdom was given by revelation from God. It helps us to live a healthy life thereby allowing us to serve and help others.
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